gender inequality
1 of 1noun/ˈʤɛn.dər ɪ.ni:k.wɑ:.lɪ.ti/
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the unfair treatment of people based on their gender, where one gender, usually women, has fewer rights, opportunities, or resources than the other
- Gender inequality often leads to women being paid less than men for the same job.
- The fight against gender inequality focuses on giving women equal rights.
- The company is trying to fix gender inequality by promoting more women into senior positions.
- Gender inequality can be seen when women have fewer leadership roles in companies.
- In some countries, gender inequality means girls don’t have the same education opportunities as boys.